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Pakistani security forces successfully conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Sararogha area of South Waziristan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing at least 30 terrorists. The operation targeted the presence of Khwarij militants, based on credible intelligence. During the operation, the security forces engaged the terrorists effectively, resulting in the elimination of 30 militants. The operation continues, with the forces determined to rid the area of any remaining terrorist elements. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the army for their actions. In a statement, the president expressed his gratitude to the security forces and the martyrs who sacrificed…

Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi chaired an open debate of the Security Council on “Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming, and Improving Global Governance” under the agenda item “Maintenance of International Peace and Security.” The year 2025 marks the eightieth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. The ministerial-level meeting, held under China’s presidency of the Council, provided an opportunity for Member States to review the history of the United Nations, reaffirm their commitment to multilateralism, and jointly build a just and equitable global governance system. Wang Yi noted that over the…

As of 7:35 p.m. Beijing Time on February 18, the Chinese animated blockbuster “Ne Zha 2” has garnered a total box office of 12.32 billion yuan (around $1.7 billion) including pre-sales and overseas earnings, according to online movie platform data. This milestone breaks the record set by “Inside Out 2,” making “Ne Zha 2” the highest-grossing animated film globally and placing it among the top 8 highest-grossing films of all time. “Ne Zha 2” has received widespread praise from international film industry insiders and audiences for its innovative storytelling, emotional depth, and cutting-edge animation, extending its domestic success to the…

China welcomes all peace efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis, including the talks between the United States and Russia, and hopes that all parties and stakeholders can participate in the peace talks process in due course, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday. China always believes that dialogue and negotiation are the only viable way to resolve the crisis and has been committed to promoting talks for peace, Guo said at a regular news briefing. He made the comments in response to a question about a meeting between U.S. and Russian officials in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday, where…

A highly anticipated symposium on private enterprises was held in Beijing on Monday, where Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech after listening to representatives of private entrepreneurs, including Huawei’s Ren Zhengfei, BYD’s Wang Chuanfu, New Hope’s Liu Yonghao, Will Semiconductor’s Yu Renrong, Unitree Robotics’ Wang Xingxing and Xiaomi’s Lei Jun. The private sector enjoys broad prospects and great potential on the new journey in the new era. It is a prime time for private enterprises and entrepreneurs to give full play to their capabilities, President Xi said. Unswerving support During the symposium, President Xi reiterated his unwavering commitment to…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS): The International Conference on “Regional Connectivity & Pakistan: Emerging Opportunities”, organized by Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), Islamabad Think Tank brought together high-level government officials, diplomats, business leaders, and experts to discuss Pakistan’s pivotal role in fostering regional connectivity, trade expansion, and investment opportunities. The conference, structured into three sessions, provided a platform for open discussions reaffirming Pakistan’s strategic importance in linking South Asia, Central Asia, the Gulf, and China. The event was moderated by Mustafa Hyder Sayed, Executive Director, Pakistan-China Institute, who highlighted Pakistan’s resilience in a turbulent neighborhood. He emphasized that despite enduring significant economic erosion, key…

Pakistan’s current account, which had remained in surplus for five months, slipped into a deficit in January due to increasing imports, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The country recorded a current account deficit of $420 million in January, marking the highest level in seven months. The surge in imports pushed Pakistan’s average monthly import bill from $4.25 billion to $5 billion. Despite this setback, the cumulative current account for the first seven months of the ongoing fiscal year remained in surplus at $680 million. In contrast, during the same period of the previous fiscal year, the current…

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Mushahid Hussain said on Tuesday that Pakistan was on the verge of prosperity in line with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Expressing his thoughts, Hussain said, “The Pakistan-China relations are of great importance. The CPEC is playing a great role in promoting geographical communication.” He acknowledged the role of President Asif Ali Zardari in the CPEC project, saying, “Asif Ali Zardari is having a great role to play in the uplift of the CPEC.” “The work has been started on the second phase of the CPEC,” he said. Separately, few days back, Pakistan Peoples Party…

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court’s Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan has observed that the court martial of civilians is not barred under international principles. His remarks came during the hearing of an intra-court appeal against military trials of civilians. A seven-member constitutional bench, led by Justice Amin-Ud-Din Khan, heared the intra-court appeal against the military trials of civilians, during which senior lawyer Salman Akram Raja presented arguments on behalf of the convicted defendan, Arzam Junaid. Last year, the apex court’s constitutional bench granted conditional permission to military courts to announce verdicts in cases involving 85 suspects — allegedly involved in the May 9, 2023,…

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director International Monetary Fund (IMF), lauded Pakistan’s economic progress, saying the country was moving in the “right direction”. “This is indeed the right trajectory, the right direction to travel,” said Georgieve while lauding Aurangzeb and his team for their “dedication to stay the course”. She remarked while moderating a panel discussion, titled “A Path for Emerging Market Resilience,” on the second day of AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies in Saudi Arabia. The session was attended by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and his counterparts from Türkiye, Brazil, and Egypt. Cash-strapped Pakistan is currently under a $7 billion…